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Bethlehem CT

I thought it would be interesting to learn when people start there seeds and also the dates the melon plants go into the garden.

2/20/2011 2:34:07 PM

Jamul

Being new at this, I will be trying different things, but my highest hopes will likely be attached to late April through May plantings. Both direct seeded, and transplants started a month in advance will be tried... until I get good plants to choose from.Added tidbit: Our local "exhibition only" fair starts on June 10th and ends July 4th!

2/20/2011 4:45:48 PM

Adams County

120 to 150 days to maturity

2/20/2011 6:52:48 PM

sevierville, Tn

I don't know how well they will direct seed. They like heat to germinate.

2/21/2011 2:17:41 PM

Bethlehem CT

The only grower that I know of that direct seeds is Bill Donkers. ( He mentioned it in a GVGO article.)

2/21/2011 6:25:39 PM

Jamul

I thought I read that one of the heavy hitters does o.k. with direct seeding at optimal times? I would not try it; early, without back-ups done more carefully indoors, or with a scarce seed.

2/21/2011 6:33:16 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

I will start the process in late March with hopes to have plants breaking ground by April 1st.

2/22/2011 9:40:31 AM

Bowdon, GA

Last week of April first week of May for me

2/22/2011 6:40:33 PM

Muddy Waters

You can direct seed if your in the low 80s ground should heat to 90 by mid day,use cables at nite .I hope a bird dont get it!lol .Im thinking april 18th.trans plant may 1st.

2/22/2011 8:53:36 PM